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Respiratory Health Committee
We work to enhance respiratory wellness worldwide through research, advocacy, and education.
What we want to achieve
Our Respiratory Health Committee is dedicated to reducing the global burden of lung disease through collaborative research, advocacy, and education. We bring together researchers, public health experts, and community advocates to accelerate scientific discoveries and translate them into practical solutions that improve respiratory outcomes worldwide.
We envision a future where preventable respiratory diseases are eliminated and chronic conditions are effectively managed through innovative treatments and accessible care. Our ultimate goal is to create healthier communities where everyone has access to clean air and quality respiratory healthcare regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic status.
Focus areas
COPD
Asthma
Air Pollution
Smoking Cessation
Prevention Programs
Committee members
Patrick Arndt
University of Minnesota
Latest publications
Review Article
Echocardiographic evaluation for phenotyping pulmonary hypertension in COPD. A review of the literature and a proposal for clinical practice
We reviewed the literature data on the use of echocardiography to screen for pulmonary hypertension in patients with COPD of all severities.
By Rino Frizzelli & Annalisa Frizzelli - University of Parma, Italy
Research Article
Inequities in Biomarker Testing for Lung Cancer in a Low Resource Setting
Despite the novel advances in molecular biology which has revolutionized treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung cancers, biomarker testing remains limited in low resource settings.
By Jane Sandra Afriyie-Mensah et al. - University of Ghana
Review article
Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The purpose of this review article is to utilize four hypothetical patient case presentations to dispel common myths regarding the evaluation and management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.